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Procrastinator and Proud: Why Punctuality Sucks

One of the primary criticisms against procrastinators is that they’re usually an indulgent lot. But without indulgence, so much of the art that exists in the world today might never have been produced at all.

Sayantan Ghosh March 25, 2016

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What it Means to be an Unfunny Person in the Age of Stand-ups and Comedy Specials

It’s a particularly bad time to be born without the ability to make people laugh. Stand-up is the new guitar that everyone wants to leave their careers for. And in this Age of Lols, the struggle of those born without the funny bone is real.

Ananya N March 25, 2016

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Can a Chatbot Replace a Therapist? Apparently, It Can

I was adamant not to visit a therapist and then I stumbled upon a “mental health chatbot”. We are a generation that depends on apps for food, shelter, cabs, and sex. So why not therapy?

Yashasvini Mathur March 23, 2016

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Supreme Court Judges vs CJI Dipak Misra: What’s the Fight All About

In an unprecedented press conference held on Friday, four Supreme Court judges led by Justice J Chelameswar complained against the Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra. What does this say about the state of Indian judiciary?

Arré Bench March 22, 2016

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With Oxygen Bars in Delhi, Are We Now Living in a Sci-Fi Dystopia?

Welcome to the era where dystopia and our world overlap. An oxygen bar for a choking city might have felt like a far-flung science-fiction trope when we were kids, but today, it’s the reality in which we live.

Deepak Gopalakrishnan March 22, 2016

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Bad Air Days: Could Jet Airways Ruin Your Summer Holiday Plans?

With cash-strapped Jet Airways suspending flights, air fares are likely to soar. For travellers, the timing could not be worse. April is vacation time in the country and your annual family holiday might just be in peril.

Adhirath Sethi March 21, 2016

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Why Orlando Makes Me Want to Come Out

The Pulse massacre has made me feel more alone than ever. It has made me angry, left me hurting, but also helped me make up my mind about coming out.

Kavya J March 21, 2016

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What If Gaitonde’s Prophecy Turns True and Mumbai Gets Nuked

Ever since Sacred Games’ terrifying cliffhanger, I’ve been trying to imagine what would happen if Mumbai did actually get nuked? Over 7,00,000 people will be dead within the first 24 hours of impact. A communications blackout, disrupted railway lines and roads will result in widespread panic and riots, leading to more deaths.

The Faunlet March 21, 2016

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Did Gandhism Come with an Expiry Date?

Is Gandhism outdated for the very country it helped create? Of course not. But if you’re up against someone as powerful as you, Gandhism is a no-no.

Devaiah Bopanna March 20, 2016

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When Has the Indian Press Truly Been Free?

There’s been a series of high-profile resignations at ABP News. The Indian media seems to be experiencing a dark period, as evidenced by our ranking on the Press Freedom Index. In these times, it’s important to hold on to the moments when the Indian media did display a backbone.

Dushyant Shekhawat March 20, 2016